Licensed for 27 years

State NC

Acquired 1996

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Nancy L. Grace

Family Attorney at Raleigh, NC

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Best of the best!

I could not have been more pleased with Nancy Grace. She truly has to be the best of the best. No one expects to find themself in the situation of a separation, and she certainly made a difficult season more bearable. She was professional, efficient, knowledgeable and kind, and was just an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her for legal services here in Raleigh. She is fair-minded, and knows how to appropriately balance sharing her knowledge while also listening to and respecting my own feelings and concerns. She is a gem in this field for sure!

Excellent attorney, compassionate, transparent

My personal experience with Nancy was phenomenal. She always listened and provided honest, transparent information about my options and our path through the separation/divorce process. Nancy was always responsive to my questions and needs. She routinely kept me informed and provided all legal documents I would need for the future. Although the process was filled with anxiety and stress, Nancy and her paralegal, Erin, made the process smooth and eased my anxiety and stress. I would highly recommend Nancy for your family law needs.

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Practice areas

Alimony

20%

All aspects of Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Family Law Appeals, etc.

26 years
Child custody

20%

All aspects of Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Family Law Appeals, etc.

26 years
Divorce and separation

20%

All aspects of Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Family Law Appeals, etc.

26 years
Family

20%

All aspects of Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Family Law Appeals, etc.

26 years
Marriage and prenuptials

20%

All aspects of Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Family Law Appeals, etc.

26 years

20+ YEARS HELPING CLIENTS SETTLE THEIR FAMILY LAW CASE IF POSSIBLE, AND GOING TO COURT IF NECESSARY.

Nancy L. Grace is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, and has been a Family Law Specialist since 2003. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a NCDRC certified Family Financial Mediator. Nancy has earned an AV Preeminent rating, the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell, every year since 2006 and has been designated by her peers as a Super Lawyer in Family Law by North Carolina Super Lawyers each year from 2008 to the present. She has been included in Best Lawyers in America each year since 2014, and, in 2017, Nancy was named Lawyer of the Year in Family Law in Raleigh by Best Lawyers in America. Nancy is a principal with Wake Family Law Group, located in the North Hills area of Raleigh.

Nancy is a past President of the Tenth Judicial District Bar, the largest mandatory Bar organization in North Carolina, which includes approximately 5700 Wake County lawyers. Nancy is a past President of the NC Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She is a former Chair of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) and a former Chair of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (now North Carolina Advocates for Justice). Nancy has served on the Board of Directors for the Wake County Bar Association/Tenth Judicial District and on the Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District. She served for many years as Chair of the CLE Committee for the Family Law Section of the NCBA and is a former editor of Family Forum, a publication of the Family Law Section of the NCBA. Nancy has previously served on the CLE Committee and Communications Committee for the North Carolina Bar Association.

Nancy received a B. A. degree in Spanish in 1982 and a Master’s Degree in Teaching in 1986 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She taught Spanish at North Carolina State University prior to attending law school. In 1996, Nancy received a J.D. with Honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law and then served as law clerk to the Honorable James A. Wynn, Jr. of the North Carolina Court of Appeals (now on the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals) before entering private practice.

Awards

Client's Choice

2019

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Wake Family Law Group

(919) 800-0744 Office

4350 Lassiter At North Hills Ave Ste 360

Raleigh, NC, 27609-5788

wakefamilylawgroup.com/family-law-divorce-attorneys/nancy-l-grace/

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Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2019

Best of the best!

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Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2019

Excellent attorney, compassionate, transparent

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Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2019

Professional and Efficient

Nancy Grace and her paralegal Erin were excellent handling my QDRO after my previous attorney messed things up. Their communications and work were clear and efficient. Even though Nancy is not the cheapest attorney, she made most of the time that was charged. I only wish Nancy Grace had represented me through my divorce. It would have costed a lot less. I am glad I listened to recommendations from other attorneys to work with Nancy.

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Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2019

The Best!!

Nancy Grace took care of everything! She had the knowledge and experience to guide me through my difficult divorce. My Ex did not want to give me alimony and we had to fight an almost 2 year battle. But we prevailed and I am able to live comfortable now versus my fear of struggling to get by! She was able to calm me down when I was upset, talk me down when I felt like I couldn't go on, and lift me up when I was defeated.

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Posted by Christine | April 23, 2019

great fit for me

I went to get some information months before I actually hired Nancy. Once I decided to move forward I never looked back. Nancy and her team kept the ball rolling, kept me informed, explained things as many times as I needed, gave me options, showed pro's and con's and was fair. In the end, my goal was not to hurt anyone, I wanted my kids and I to get what was fair. Throughout this scary, daunting, messing time, the practice treated me kindly and in a calm manner.

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Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2019

Smart, savvy, level-headed representation -- highly recommend

I retained Nancy based on the recommendation of a friend who is himself a family law attorney in Raleigh. He described her as super smart, responsive, insightful, and highly respected among her peers (which matters). She is exactly that. All throughout a roughly six-month process including two day-long mediations, Nancy kept a sharp focus on my settlement goals and dealt calmly and capably with every issue that came up. She pays attention to detail but definitely sees the "big picture," and she made sure that I did too. She's also a genuinely nice and friendly person, with a calm, "we got this" vibe, and that's her professional demeanor with all other parties involved as well. There's zero bluster and none of the posturing that could inflame already emotional situations while wasting time and money. In my case, she also went above and beyond by consistently and cheerfully making herself available all through the holidays and during her own personal time so that my spouse and I could meet some important deadlines. We were able to reach a settlement without having to litigate anything, but if it had come to that, I had total confidence that Nancy would proceed just as ably in court just as she had all along. Great office staff, too. I highly, HIGHLY recommend her. services.

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Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2019

The Ultimate Pro

I hired Nancy to help me with a dispute involving my divorce-related settlement agreement. She has complete command of the law, provides timely and practical advice, and is very intuitive and “user friendly.” Just as importantly, she does a great job of relieving the anxiety and fear inherent in relationship disputes. Five stars!

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Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2015

Saved the day!

Professional and very knowledgable. Another attorney had written a document for my husband and I and could not explain it to us. Nancy not only explained every line but fixed another attorneys very bad work. So great full for her!

Posted by Mary | June 3, 2014

Best Attorney I could Ever Recommend - Always went over and above

Nancy and her team (Katie and Erin) not only held my hand through multiple years of discovery, mediation, court time and appeals, but they consistently supported me through my numerous questions and fears - over 4 years. I could not have been more blessed to have this team of formidable women in my corner. Nancy is the most knowledgeable attorney I have ever had the pleasure to work with and I am so thankful she took on my challenging case and successfully saw me through every single outcome. If you need a top notch attorney, then Nancy Grace comes highly recommended from me. Hands down she is the best.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney/Member
Wake Family Law Group
2006 - Present

Attorney/Principal
Sullivan & Grace, PA
2002 - 2006

Associate Attorney
Law Offices of Mark Sullivan
1997 - 2002

Law Clerk
NC Court of Appeals
1996 - 1997

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Education

University of North Carolina School of Law
JD
1996

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
M.A.T.
1986

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
B.A.
1982

Associations

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
2009 - Present

North Carolina State Bar
Certified Family Law Specialist
2003 - Present

Wake County Bar Association
Member
1997 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
1997 - Present

Tenth Judicial District Bar
President
2019 - 2020

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, NC Chapter
President
2014 - 2015

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
Chair
2007 - 2008

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Family Law Section
Chair
2002 - 2003

Wake Women Attorneys
President
1999 - 2000

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Honors and Awards

AV rating
Martindale-Hubbell®
2019

Super Lawyer - Family Law
Super Lawyers
2019

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2018

Lawyer of the Year, Family Law, Raleigh
Best Lawyers
2017

Leaders in the Law
NC Lawyer's Weekly
2016

Ebbie Award for Outstanding Service
North Carolina Advocates for Justice (formerly Academy of Trial Lawyers)
2003

Outstanding Volunteer Attorney
Volunteer Lawyers Program
1998

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Speaking Engagements

NCBA Family Law Section Annual Conference
Dealing with Retirement Benefits in Divorce
2016

Family Law Basics
Identification and Division of Various Types of Retirement Benefits
2015

Basics of Family
Alternative Dispute Resolution
2012

Family Law Intensive Seminar
Dealing with Retirement Survivor Benefits in Equitable Distribution
2009

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Conference
How Attachment Relationships Inform Custody Evaluators (co-presenter)
2006

General Practice Symposium
Settlement of Domestic Disputes Through the Collaborative Law Process
2004

Family Law Appeals Seminar
The Nuts & Bolts of Appellate Practice
2003

Family Law Seminar
Can Alimony Be Terminated:
2001

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (2)

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Katherine Frye

Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 28
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Nancy always finds a way to help her clients focus on their goals and to achieve their goals in a professional manner. I would work with Nancy on any case because of her wisdom and overall demeanor. Clients sometimes fail to appreciate that having a lawyer with such a superb reputation will result in their achievement of more goals in an effective manner."

Elise Whitley

Family Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy Grace represents the best in a family law attorney. She is knowledgeable, diligent, and well-respected locally and throughout the country. Nancy is a pragmatic advocate for her clients and I often refer matters that I am unable to handle to Nancy knowing she will do an excellent job."

Jill Jackson

Family Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy Grace is a a compassionate advocate for her clients and a skilled mediator. I have worked with Nancy as opposing counsel and on various committees and I have the utmost respect for her legal knowledge and professionalism."

Eric Trosch

Family Attorney | Mar 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is a leader in the Family Law Bar and her reputation is impeccable. She is widely known as one of the best attorneys in the Raleigh area. I refer many of my Raleigh clients to Nancy and if I needed a Raleigh Mediator, I would not hesitate to use her."